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County Veterans Affairs Office, related agencies coordinate Donation Drive, Awareness March
The Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Veterans Coalition of Pennsylvania (VCOP), and the Berks County Office of Veterans Affairs (BCVA) have launched a donation campaign called the “March to End Veterans Hunger and Homelessness” to help Berks County homeless Veterans and Veterans with food insecurity. These groups will collect nonperishable and canned food and donations of new underwear and socks over the next three weeks. The donation campaign culminates in a ruck march for awareness on Saturday, June 8.
Fallen tree blocks roadway reported in city of Lebanon
LEBANON, Pa. — A fallen tree was reported in Lebanon County Friday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to South Eighth Street near Hauck Street in the city of Lebanon around 5:30 a.m. According to Lebanon County dispatchers, the tree was blocking one lane...
Build-up of old food residue on nonfood contact surfaces of soda dispenser: Restaurant Inspections, May 17, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.
Speeding drunken driver who killed motorist in Lebanon gets 3 years in prison
A man accused of speeding the wrong way down a residential street while drunk and causing a fatal crash that killed a 25-year-old Lebanon High graduate has accepted a plea deal. Rubin Montero, 22, pleaded guilty in court Thursday to a single count of homicide by vehicle and recklessly endangering...
Berks County Taco Fest returns to Reading
Berks County's Taco Fest returned Saturday for its 5th year. The event went on despite rainy weather at Quinta las Cabanas Grove in Reading. A wide variety of taco food trucks from around the area were on hand. There was also live music and activities for the kids.
Berks Book Bonanza to accept donations starting June 3
MOHNTON, Pa. - Volunteers from Berks Book Bonanza will begin accepting public donations of gently-used books, DVDs, CDs and other items beginning Monday, June 3 and ending August 17. Organizers say donations will be accepted during scheduled drop-off periods:. — Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Lebanon County twin tennis duo embraces their final state run before college
PALMYRA, Pa. — The accomplishments of Palmyra seniors Aidan and Tyler Mahaffey have reached elite status on the tennis court. Most recently the duo made PIAA District III history - four years and four district titles. "We're pretty focused. We have up to four more matches left, that’s all...
Baseball Game Preview: Eastern Lebanon County Hits the Road
The Eastern Lebanon County Raiders will head out on the road to square off against the Bermudian Springs Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Eastern Lebanon County sitting on four straight wins and Bermudian Springs on three. Eastern Lebanon County will...
Lebanon County Job Listings: May 17, 2024
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Softball Recap: Pine Grove's loss ends three-game winning streak on the road
After a string of six wins, Pine Grove's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of the Tri-Valley Bulldogs by a score of 2-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Pine Grove has scored all season. Pine Grove got a...
LGBT Center of Greater Reading names Laura Biancone Interim Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the LGBT Center of Greater Reading announced Thursday the appointment of Laura Biancone to the role of Interim Executive Director. As Interim ED, Biancone will be responsible for leading and guiding all aspects of the organization’s critical functions including board relations, philanthropy, staff development, client services, and community advocacy, as well as partnering with key community leaders and partners to further integrate the LGBT Center as a force for change, equity, and inclusion at the local, state and national levels.
Cram-A-Cruiser helps Lebanon County community
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) – A local community is stepping up to help make sure people don’t go hungry. The second annual Cram-A-Cruiser event was held at the Grocery Outlet on Quentin Road in Lebanon. The Lebanon City Police Department partnered with the James Biever Police Community Alliance to...
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